Custom Dad Hat in Gabardine with Sequin Work

Custom Dad Hat — Gabardine with Sequin Work

We build dad hat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Gabardine version is developed for brands that need a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same fit on every reorder. Fabric, trims, sequin work and packaging are all specifiable, so the garment stays consistent across seasons and across production runs.

Most buyers come to us after one of these problems: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.

Specification

What you can customise

• Custom Button — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flat Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pantone Color Matching — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Puff Printing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
2. Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
3. Pattern making, grading and a Gabardine-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with sequin work applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Cleaning and Janitorial — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Music Bands and Touring — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Pet Care and Grooming — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Tennis Academies — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Streetwear Brands — dad hat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes

Quality control

Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and workmanship. We record shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength on the first bulk lot and hold the data as the reference for reorders, so dad hat batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 150 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 7 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 4 days each.

Can you match a specific colour?

Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.

Do you provide compliance documents?

We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

Start your dad hat programme

Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.